Food, Agriculture & Nutrition Nonprofits in Michigan

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The goal of this organization is to focus on the development and improvement of food resources or food procurement through information and technical assistance for agricultural establishments and individuals in rural or urban settings.

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THE MISSION OF FORGOTTEN HARVEST IS RELIEVING HUNGER IN METRO DETROIT AND PREVENTING NUTRITIOUS FOOD WASTE.

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GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN (GLEANERS OR GCFB) IS ONE OF OVER 200 FOOD BANKS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WHOSE MISSION IT IS TO BRING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, SUPPORTED BY ENGAGING PARTNERS AND THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS, TO ADDRESS HUNGER IN THEIR RESPECTIVE REGIONS. OUR FOCUS IS ON PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND RELATED RESOURCES TO FOOD-INSECURE INDIVIDUALS WITHIN OUR FIVE-COUNTY SERVICE AREA, INCLUDING WAYNE, OAKLAND, MACOMB, LIVINGSTON, AND MONROE COUNTIES. WE DO THIS BY BRINGING FOOD DIRECTLY TO THE COMMUNITY VIA MOBILE DISTRIBUTIONS AND OTHER INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING. WE ALSO WORK CLOSELY WITH OVER 400 FOOD PANTRIES, SCHOOLS, SOUP KITCHENS, OTHER NON-PROFITS, ETC. TO IDENTIFY AND HELP DISTRIBUTE FOOD DIRECTLY TO THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST, AND WE COMPLEMENT THAT WORK BY EMPOWERING HOUSEHOLDS WITH FOOD EDUCATION, INCLUDING BUDGET-CONSCIOUS NUTRITION AND COOKING. IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, OUR PROGRAMMING REACHED 586,765 HOUSEHOLDS WITH 47 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD.

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THE FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN'S MISSION IS TO BE THE FOOD SOURCE FOR PEOPLE IN NEED. PARTNERING WITH ORGANIZATIONS TO FEED THE HUNGRY, WE ADVOCATE AND BUILD A COMMUNITY SOLUTION TO A COMMUNITY PROBLEM. BY LEVERAGING AN ABUNDANCE OF PRODUCT FROM A MULTITUDE OF SOURCES, WE "CHANGE THE FACE OF HUNGER."

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WE GATHER AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO RELIEVE HUNGER AND INCREASE FOOD SECURITY IN WEST MICHIGAN AND THE UPPER PENINSULA. CONTRIBUTIONS AND NET ASSETS CONSIST PRIMARILY OF DONATED FOOD FOR DISTRIBUTION.

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MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU (MFB) IS A MEMBER DIRECTED AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO REPRESENT, PROTECT, AND ENHANCE THE BUSINESS, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF OUR MEMBERS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.

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TO CREATE A FOOD SYSTEM THAT UPHOLDS THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT TO HEALTHY, FRESH AND SUSTAINABLY GROWN FOOD. WE WORK AT THE INTERSECTION OF FOOD SYSTEMS, SUSTAINABILITY AND EQUITY TO GUARANTEE ACCESS TO HEALTHY, FRESH AND SUSTAINABLY GROWN FOOD, ESPECIALLY IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

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KIDS' FOOD BASKET NOURISHES KIDS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

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The goal of this organization is to gather, store and distribute food to indigents at no charge or at low cost.

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THE MISSION OF WALLOON LAKE ASSOCIATION AND CONSERVANCY IS TO CONSERVE, CARE FOR AND ENHANCE THE CONNECTION OF PEOPLE TO WALLOON LAKE AND ITS WATERSHED NOW, AND FOREVER.

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THE MISSION OF EASTERN MARKET CORPORATION ("EASTERN MARKET") IS TO LEVERAGE ITS DYNAMIC HISTORY, MANAGE OPERATIONS, DEVELOP PROGRAMS, BUILD FACILITIES, AND PROVIDE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE TO STRENGTHEN THE EASTERN MARKET DISTRICT, IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTHY, GREEN, AFFORDABLE, AND FAIR FOOD CHOICES IN DETROIT AND THROUGHOUT SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN, AND FORTIFY THE FOOD SECTOR AS A PILLAR OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC GROWTH.

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THE MISSION OF MINISTRY WITH COMMUNITY IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO MAKE POSITIVE LIFE CHANGES.

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TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL KOSHER FOOD PRODUCTS AND OTHER NECESSITIES TO NEEDY JEWISH FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY.

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KALAMAZOO LOAVES & FISHES WILL FEED HUNGRY PEOPLE AND ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY IN THE FIGHT TO END HUNGER.

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THE ALLEGAN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY PRESENTS VARIOUS EVENTS DURING THE YEAR WHICH PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT, EDUCATIONAL AND WORK OPPORTUNITES FOR THE YOUTH GROUPS SUCH AS 4-H.

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FEED HUNGRY PEOPLE BY COLLECTING AND DISTRIBUTING FOOD AND GROCERY PRODUCTS, ADVOCATING FOR HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAMS, AND COLLABORATING WITH OTHERS WHO ADDRESS BASIC HUMAN NEEDS.

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THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE AND FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY BY DEVELOPING A DYNAMIC, REAL-TIME AND GLOBAL LINK BETWEEN THOSE WHO COMMERCIALLY PRODUCE OUR FOOD AND THE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES WHO NEED IT MOST. THE FOUNDATION'S SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDING AID AND SUPPORT TO THE COMMUNITIES IN LINEAGE LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, LLC AND/OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES (COLLECTIVELY, LINEAGE) OPERATE THAT ARE IN NEED AND QUALIFY FOR ASSITANCE; ELIMINATE FOOD WASTE; REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY; AND/OR PROVIDE HARDSHIP RELIEF TO THE CURRENT OR FUTURE EMPLOYEES OF LINEAGE IN NEED, WHO QUALIFY.

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TO PROMOTE EDUCATION ABOUT AGRICULTURE; TO BUILD OUR YOUTH INTO PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS; AND TO OFFER ENTERTAINMENT CELBRATING THE TRADITIONAL VALUES OF THE COMMUNITY

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ALLEVIATE AND PREVENT HUNGER AMONGST MICHIGAN RESIDENTS.

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TO PROVIDE NUTRITION SERVICES TO SENIORS IN KENT COUNTY TO ENABLE THEM TO BECOME OR REMAIN AS HEALTHY AND INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE IN THEIR HOMES.